Drunk Driving

If a police officer stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), he could ask you to take a field sobriety test. There are actually three tests: the Walk-and-Turn, the One-Leg Stand and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test. Do you think you could pass one...

A DWI case only goes to trial if a person pleads not guilty. Then the trial process begins with jury selection. Every DWI case is different, but there are some forms of evidence used in most cases. Test results Officers use two types of tests to determine a person's...

Per Texas law, the state can charge you with driving under the influence if, when an officer stops you, your blood alcohol concentration level is %.08 or greater, you have any level of a controlled substance in your system, or you were impaired in any way by alcohol...

There is a multitude of penalties associated with a DWI charge in Texas. One of them is the Texas courts requiring you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle after certain kinds of DWI offenses. While all 50 states have ignition interlock devices, the...

Even safe, responsible drivers can find fall victim to a DWI. One drink too many on a night out with friends can lead to fines, license suspension, and even worse. Accordingly, all drivers should understand the law and how it pertains to them. The Texas Department of...

When an officer pulls you over on a routine stop, they may notice some potentially suspicious signs. They can then put you through sobriety tests in order to determine if their hunch is right and you are driving under the influence. What is one of the first tests you...

When an officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop, they may find reason to suspect that you have driven while intoxicated. Thus, they may implement one of several tests that will allow them to get a better gauge on the situation. Field sobriety tests often...

As a college student, you have more than most to worry about when it comes to facing DWI charges. If convicted, you face the usual issues of potential jail time or fines. But on top of that, you can also face repercussions in your college career. What are these...

From a driver's perspective, when a police officer has pulled them over and asked them to take a breath test, it can seem like a no-win situation. If you agree, you may be giving the officer evidence that you are drinking and driving. If you refuse, you might be...

While adjusting to life in Texas with a driving while intoxicated charge, you feel ready to change jobs or careers. How do you prepare to navigate your job search with a DWI on your record? Chron offers tips for addressing a drunk-driving charge on job applications. A...